Cyclists who have been ticketed by Ontario police were in for a rude awakening when they later found out that their offenses translated into demerit points on their driving records.
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Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau asks provinces to stiffen penalties for distracted drivers
OTTAWA — The federal government wants some provinces to toughen laws aimed at distracted drivers, the National Post has learned, but is not yet ready to criminalize those caught texting or talking on smartphones.
The Future of Access to Justice in Civil Disputes
Every lawyer probably got that phone call. Someone owes me a thousand dollars. Can you help me? Someone cut a branch on my tree without my permission. Can we sue them? Or the toughest question of all when random strangers call you for advice: do I have a case? No, you don’t. Well, wait: you’re frustrated because no responsible lawyer can answer this question on the spot, and you’re frustrated because you know that even if they have a case, they probably should not hire you because of your fees. It’s a simple cost/benefit analysis.
http://www.slaw.ca/2017/02/27/
Egan: Ontario stops winter hydro cutoffs, yet one man survives without power
Ontario has banned the drastic practice of cutting electricity service during the winter months and ordered some 900 dark customers be reconnected.
Landlord pays high price for renter’s medical marijuana grow-op
Longtime landlord Darryl Spencer was left scrambling for insurance after discovering a tenant was growing dozens of medical marijuana plants inside and outside his rental house.
Concussion clinic guidance to focus on the right care, at the right time by the right provider
It should be straightforward. Someone who experiences a concussion regardless of the cause should have confidence that they will be able to able to access appropriate care by choosing or being referred to a clinic that says it specializes in “concussion care”. Unfortunately this is not the case.
Woman’s life changed forever after being hit by motorcycle
TORONTO – Haytham Markos nearly killed vibrant widow Dorrianne Armstrong Sears after his speeding motorcycle crashed into her on a Yonge St. sidewalk.
She read her victim impact statement Thursday at Markos’ sentencing hearing for dangerous driving causing bodily harm before Justice Ed Morgan.
http://www.torontosun.com/2017
Ontario lawyer referral fees to be capped, advertising rules to change
TORONTO – The body that regulates lawyers in Ontario has opted for a cap on referral fees rather than an outright ban, and made various changes to advertising rules.
Law Society to set cap on amount for referral fees
A cap on referral fees was approved in principle at Convocation’s February 23, 2017 meeting. The amount of the cap, rule amendments to implement the policy, and related proposals for additional requirements to increase transparency in marketing and to ensure genuine consent in referral fee arrangements, will be considered by Convocation in the coming months.
http://www.lawsocietygazette.c
Ontario law society cracks down on referral fees, lawyers’ ads
The meeting, made up of lawyers who are elected “benchers,” also accepted recommendations released earlier this weekby the law society’s Advertising & Fee Arrangements Issues Working Group that will give lawyers clearer guidance on what type of marketing breaks the rules — such as citing paid-for awards that are not genuine indicators of quality, or using “sexually offensive” marketing material to lure clients.